RYF Certification: For computer companies with GNU/Linux

A few days ago, we shared the news of the Tuxedo OS release, a new free and open operating system It has the peculiarity of being generated and supported by a well-known German computer sales company called TUXEDO Computers. Therefore, today we have seen fit to comment on the existence of an existing program of the Free Software Foundation (FSF) known as the "Hardware Product Certification Program: Respect Your Freedom", or simply, the "RYF Certification".

Which offers a certification and a useful official mark to place on all those hardware devices that qualify for it. This, because said program searches for encourage the creation and sale of hardware that promotes respect for the freedom and privacy of users. In addition to trying to increase control over it by these, that is, the users (consumers).

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RYF Certification: EThe Respect Your Freedom Program

About the RYF Certification

According to Official website of this program "RYF Certification" it specifies the following points:

The “Respects Your Freedom” certification program certifies retailers that sell hardware for respecting the rights of their users by only including free programs and components.
Therefore, to become certified, retailers must go through a rigorous review process, in which the Free Software Foundation reviews all aspects of the user experience, from the initial purchase to updating modified versions of firmware.
Consequently, andAt all levels, retailers must adhere to the program's strict certification criteria, ensuring that users are not even directed to non-free software or documentation.
Finally, once certified, vendors are granted the privilege to use the RYF certification mark on the certified device and associated sales pages. Also, the device (product) is listed on the certification program website to make it easier for users to find devices they can trust. and at all times, the retailer must continue to adhere to the program criteria to maintain their certification, or it will be revoked.

Companies that sell computers with GNU/Linux

Currently among the best known companies that sell computers or other types of free hardware with GNU / Linux, we can mention the following:

With RYF certification

Without RYF certification

Slimbook Battery 3, a visual energy manager for your laptop with Ubuntu

COSMIC, a new desktop environment developed by System76

Summary

In short, if you liked this post about the "RYF Certification" full Free Software Foundation (FSF), and companies that are currently affiliated with and committed to the sale of computers with GNU/Linux, and others equipment/hardware in a freer, more open, safer and more responsible way, tell us your impressions. And if you know of other similar companies, let us know so that others know it.

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